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Chicken Wellington

Succulent Chicken Wellington: A Gourmet Delight at Home

This Chicken Wellington wraps juicy chicken in flaky pastry, elevating your dinner with gourmet flavor and impressive presentation.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breast Boneless, can substitute with thighs
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Shallots Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 4 ounces Prosciutto Can substitute with bacon or omit
For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry High-quality, all-butter variety
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Mixed with water for glaze
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing mushrooms and shallots

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • Pastry Brush
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken, and sear for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
  2. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add the chopped mushrooms, shallots, and garlic; cook for 8-10 minutes until moisture evaporates and mixture thickens. Cool to room temperature.
  3. On plastic wrap, lay out prosciutto slices. Spread cooled duxelles over the prosciutto, place chicken on top, and roll tightly into a log. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap from the chicken, place on the pastry, fold and seal edges tightly. Chill for 10 minutes.
  5. Mix egg yolk with water for egg wash. Brush over the pastry and make small slits on top for steam to escape.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake chicken Wellington on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure chicken and duxelles are cool before wrapping to prevent soggy pastry. Work quickly with cold puff pastry for best results. Experiment with fillings as desired.

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